On his explosive new track “Artillery”, the Kingston emcee and songwriter shines a blazing light on the crime, corruption, and social malaise plaguing his home.
“The state of Jamaica and Kingston is very dark right now.” Blu says. “I feel as if there isn’t enough commentary on what we’re singing about.”
Throughout “Artillery,” Blu unloads about gun culture, media brainwashing, scams, and a lack of positive community among the island. Backing him up on the transcendent chorus is fellow rising Kingston vocalist, Roe Summerz, who sings about fighting back against society’s breakdown.
Together, Blu and Summerz worked with breakout reggae production collective The Autos to create a powerful soundscape of hard dub, hip hop, and cinematic orchestration that makes “Artillery” one of the most standout tracks of the new year.
